Hansberry utilizes an allusion of Prometheus to Walter. First, it angers Walter because he never acquired an education to acknowledge the insult. He even goes on to discredit Murchison: "Prometheus! I bet there ain't even no such thing! I bet that simple-minded clown (86)-" Thinking it was a hoax to make him feel stupid, he disregards the encounter without many qualms; however, the allusion still rings true. Prometheus from a Greek legend stole fire from the gods without permission. He went to earth and gave it to the humans. In regards to the situation, Walter Lee transforms into Prometheus. He withheld his familial duties to place half the money in the bank for Beneatha's schooling and stole it for a gamble. The gods smite Prometheus by cursing him; he can no longer eat or drink. Whenever he tries to reach for food, it magically flies from his hand. Just like the gods, Mama struck Walter for losing the money. Finally, their similar punishments round out the allusion. Coerced to live without their desires met, they die internally. Both Walter with his dreams unrealized and Prometheus become depressed and without real urgency to deal with the past.Thursday, September 13, 2012
Raisin in the Sun 1
Raisin in the Sun
Hansberry utilizes an allusion of Prometheus to Walter. First, it angers Walter because he never acquired an education to acknowledge the insult. He even goes on to discredit Murchison: "Prometheus! I bet there ain't even no such thing! I bet that simple-minded clown (86)-" Thinking it was a hoax to make him feel stupid, he disregards the encounter without many qualms; however, the allusion still rings true. Prometheus from a Greek legend stole fire from the gods without permission. He went to earth and gave it to the humans. In regards to the situation, Walter Lee transforms into Prometheus. He withheld his familial duties to place half the money in the bank for Beneatha's schooling and stole it for a gamble. The gods smite Prometheus by cursing him; he can no longer eat or drink. Whenever he tries to reach for food, it magically flies from his hand. Just like the gods, Mama struck Walter for losing the money. Finally, their similar punishments round out the allusion. Coerced to live without their desires met, they die internally. Both Walter with his dreams unrealized and Prometheus become depressed and without real urgency to deal with the past.
Hansberry utilizes an allusion of Prometheus to Walter. First, it angers Walter because he never acquired an education to acknowledge the insult. He even goes on to discredit Murchison: "Prometheus! I bet there ain't even no such thing! I bet that simple-minded clown (86)-" Thinking it was a hoax to make him feel stupid, he disregards the encounter without many qualms; however, the allusion still rings true. Prometheus from a Greek legend stole fire from the gods without permission. He went to earth and gave it to the humans. In regards to the situation, Walter Lee transforms into Prometheus. He withheld his familial duties to place half the money in the bank for Beneatha's schooling and stole it for a gamble. The gods smite Prometheus by cursing him; he can no longer eat or drink. Whenever he tries to reach for food, it magically flies from his hand. Just like the gods, Mama struck Walter for losing the money. Finally, their similar punishments round out the allusion. Coerced to live without their desires met, they die internally. Both Walter with his dreams unrealized and Prometheus become depressed and without real urgency to deal with the past.
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